Triptych: Mixed By Fred Deakin [Import]

Lemon Jelly | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 19, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal UK
• ASIN: B000MRNTKY
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,893 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Appa

2. Spin

3. Mr Matawe (Keet It Up)

4. The Selecter

5. Private Party

6. Disco Dynamite

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Flatbush Waltz

2. Grokster

3. Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)

4. Good Life

5. Garden Party

6. Cripple Creek

See all 30 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Words of Wisedom

2. Feeling Alright

3. Maybe Tomorrow

4. Scrambled Eggs

5. Musica Per Anna

6. I Like It

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Absolutely amazing and eclectic three CD collection, lovingly compiled and mixed by Fred Deakin, one half of Lemon Jelly (and founder of the design company Airside). The Triptych consists of 90 tracks lovingly mined from Fred's vast record collection and then mixed to perfection over three discs for your listening pleasure. The design of the limited edition clamshell box set is all by Fred and it includes a 20 page booklet with a note from Fred on why he chose every single track on the album. Like any serious music collector, Fred's tastes are varied and this triple disc set features a great variety of artists including XTC, Tim Hardin, The Isley Brothers, Madness, Rick James, Spirit, Cornershop, Miriam Makeeba, The Selecter, Pete Seeger, Steve Miller, The Rutles, Kenny Rankin, The Durutti Column, Michael Nesmith, George Michael, Kurtis Blow, Jesus & Mary Chain, Thin Lizzy, Bob Wills and many more. UMTV. 2007. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars By half of Lemon Jelly; no new material. Caveat emptor., July 14, 2007

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greygraygrau - See all my reviews

This review is from: Triptych: Mixed By Fred Deakin (Audio CD)

While Fred Deakin of Lemon Jelly did pull this triple compilation together, don't be deceived and think this is a Lemon Jelly album. It has quite a range of material on it, but may not align with your idea of what a Lemon Jelly album is. Additionally, there is no new Lemon Jelly track included either.

But if you're looking for a mixed chill out/trippy/funky album, perhaps you might enjoy it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 CDs - 3 new Lemon Jelly Breezeblocks!, October 5, 2007

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Chris Chelgren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triptych: Mixed By Fred Deakin (Audio CD)

I am a huge fan of the Breezeblock, heard on BBC's Radio 1 station. Besides Lemon Jelly, I've heard Breezeblocks by Four Tet, Propellerheads, Roni Size, Groove Armada, and more. The Lemon Jelly Breezeblocks are by far my favorite - they seem to pick tunes that are incredibly relevant to my interests.

These CDs are like recorded Breezeblock sets, so if you've heard any Lemon Jelly Breezeblocks and enjoyed them, you will definitely enjoy Triptych. Some of the tunes will be recognizable as ones that made it on the Breezeblock sets. 3 CDs FULL of a HUGE range of musical styles, all selected and mixed by the wizard Fred Deakin. One one single CD you can hear classic Technotronic, Bananarama, Living Colour, Dudley Moore (on the piano), the P Funk All-Stars, Ramsey Lewis, and George Michael! There's literally something for everyone - I really anticipate putting these on in the background for small social gatherings and watch people's reactions. It's just such an incredible mix of a variety of genres - at times I find it incredible how the tunes transition - on CD 1 you go from a popular Penguin Cafe Orchestra tune straight into a Pete Seeger rendition of "Ode to Joy" on the banjo! And it always works.

I would say this CD falls in the chill-out/trippy/laid back category, and nearly every tune is catchy and enjoyable, in my opinion of course. Highly recommended for anyone who is familiar with Breezeblocks, or anyone else looking for a one-of-a-kind mix of an incredibly diverse selection of electric and acoustic genres spanning approximately 30 years ago to the present. The $35 price tag is a little daunting, but if the artists on the CDs are of interest to you, pick this up - highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC MIX!! NICE SURPRISE FROM FRED..., November 11, 2008

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Jason Young "muzik junkie" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triptych: Mixed By Fred Deakin (Audio CD)

First off, as mentioned before, this is not a new Lemon Jelly album. Simply put, this is a compilation consisting of choice cuts from Fred Deakin's record collection. I wish I had a collection like this!! Lots of different stuff here, ranging from old-school rap, house, drum n' bass, folk, whatever... you name it, it's here. Definitely a departure from their usual material, but a testament to their influences. If you're curious to know where they get their ideas and inspiration from, this mix is a hands-down must-have. The best part of the package is the insert, in which Fred gives insight to each and every track on the album, mainly in how or why he picked that particular track and what it means to him. If you're looking for an eclectic mix for your collection, one that contains a little bit of everything, look no further!!